O's and Uehara agree to deal

[SilentJames]

Not really for giving money to a 34 year old pitcher for 2 years (hopefully not 3) when we aren't contending in either year, but it's better than giving it to Looper and Redding, and opening the door in Japan is a gigantic plus.

This isn't anything to get extremly excited about, but just the fact that it gives us options overseas is a big plus that is likely a big factor in this signing.

I sure hope that this means Hendrickson will not be guaranteed a spot.

Exactly. I would rather give this guy a slightly bad contract than any of the less-than-middling-arms out there the same thing.

[OrangeJerseys]

Ok. I feel a bit better after throwing up my breakfast watching SC this morning.

Now go get more pitching.

[Frobby]

Is this signing enough of a big deal that we don't get an "Orioles Fans Held Hostage: Day 27" thread tomorrow?

I say it is.

[jcumansky28]

Are the Orioles allowed to send him down to the Japanese minor leagues, too?

[NewMarketSean]

Maybe he can fetch something decent by way of trade at the deadline, too.

[Peace21]

This a huge move in so many ways.

[El Gordo]

Is this signing enough of a big deal that we don't get an "Orioles Fans Held Hostage: Day 27" thread tomorrow?

I say it is.

Don't count on it.:rolleyestf:

[JTrea81]

Is this signing enough of a big deal that we don't get an "Orioles Fans Held Hostage: Day 27" thread tomorrow?

I say it is.

Actually it would have been Day 28...

But yes for me at least, the crisis is over...

[Osfan13]

I wonder if he will stick in the rotation or end up in the bullpen. He is a big control guy, but has had trouble staying in healthy.

I also wonder if Kawakami will be more inclined to join the team now.

[ugen64]

Uehara's projection as a reliever here.

Next season: 50 IP, 49 H, 11 BB, 47 K, 5 HR, 3.42 ERA, 3.28 fielding independent ERA

According to his peripherals, this projection makes him look like Joakim Soria with better control... obviously it's hard to say how this translates into a starting pitcher.

[jcroemer]

I wonder if he will stick in the rotation or end up in the bullpen. He is a big control guy, but has had trouble staying in healthy.

I also wonder if Kawakami will be more inclined to join the team now.

It would kind of make sense to sign the Japanese catcher and start the season with him and Moeller. Then you promote Wieters mid-season.

Plus pick up Kawakami for 2 years.

[UMDTerrapins]

I'm UMDTerrapins and I approve of this signing.

[cmcgarvey]

I can't wait until his press conference with the Baltimore media:

"You East Coast, I Far East Coast."

quote from How High

[Shopay]

Is this signing enough of a big deal that we don't get an "Orioles Fans Held Hostage: Day 27" thread tomorrow?

I say it is.

I'm still trying to figure out how the FO was able to get this done being in such disarray.

[LookinUp]

Is this signing enough of a big deal that we don't get an "Orioles Fans Held Hostage: Day 27" thread tomorrow?

I say it is.

This is a panic move I tell you. Panic!

:vader: